The album compiled (and likely written) by Michaele Vollbracht contains photographs, news clippings and writings on several iconic Hollywood film stars. The narrative documents the lives and historical impact of actresses Marlene Dietrich, Hedy Lamarr, Greta Garbo, Katharine Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Provenance: The Estate of Michaele Vollbracht, Safety Harbor, Florida. Michaele Vollbracht (1947-2018) was an artist and fashion designer working both under his own name and for other designers, notably Bill Blass Limited, Geoffrey Beene and Donald Brooks. Vollbracht was the designer of Bloomingdale's famous Face Bag, and recipient of the 1980 Coty Award. His artwork has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Smithsonian Institution and is included in many private collections, among them former President Gerald Ford, Diane von Furstenberg, Elizabeth Taylor, and Paloma Picasso. {source: Wikipedia}
Designer & Manufacturer: Michaele Vollbracht (1947-2018)
Markings: handwritten catalog label to spine
Country of Origin & Materials: American; paper, plastic, metal
Dimensions(H,W,D): 11.5"h, 9.5"w, 1.5"d
Condition
good, some oxidation to metal rings, foxing and yellowing to paper, handling wear throughout, some pages loose, binder worn and without covers